Körber Supply Chain · 1 week ago
R&D Project Manager I
Irving, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expKörber Supply Chain is a company dedicated to innovation and collaboration, seeking a highly organized R&D Project Manager to lead customer development projects within their automation portfolio. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing R&D initiatives to bring innovative material handling solutions from concept to validation in customer environments.
LogisticsSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end execution of R&D projects, from early concept validation through customer pilots and field testing
Define project plans, schedules, and deliverables in alignment with R&D objectives and customer requirements
Coordinate cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and product management) to execute testing and development activities
Serve as the primary project interface with customers, managing expectations, communication, and reporting during development projects
Oversee new product and feature testing in lab and field environments, ensuring proper documentation, performance tracking, and issue resolution
Track risks, dependencies, and mitigation actions across technical and operational workstreams
Manage third-party and offshore partners supporting R&D efforts, ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables
Consolidate test results and customer feedback into actionable insights for engineering and product teams
Support stage-gate or equivalent innovation processes by preparing project updates, financial tracking, and go/no-go recommendations
Champion lessons learned and continuous improvement practices to accelerate product development cycles
Qualification
Required
Strong project management skills with a focus on R&D, product development, or early-stage technology projects
Ability to manage testing activities, analyze results, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Effective communicator with ability to interface directly with customers and cross-functional teams
Strong organizational and scheduling abilities; adept at managing multiple priorities in parallel
Technical fluency across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software disciplines in automation or capital equipment
Problem-solving mindset with ability to navigate uncertainty and adapt plans as projects evolve
Comfortable facilitating collaboration across engineering, product management, and operations functions
Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Monday.com, Jira, etc.)
Experience working in collaborative environments with diverse stakeholders
Effective communicator with ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred
1-3 years of experience in project management within R&D, product development, or industrial automation
Demonstrated success managing customer-facing development projects and/or prototype testing
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25-50% for customer development projects, field testing, and vendor collaboration
Preferred
Experience with warehouse automation, material handling equipment, or capital equipment industries strongly preferred
Familiarity with structured R&D processes (stage-gate, V-model, agile development, or similar)
Benefits
Flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance
Paid time off for parental leave
22+ days off for personal time and holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options
401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
Company-paid benefits, including vision insurance
Short and long-term disability
Basic life insurance plans
Educational and employee assistance programs
Company
Körber Supply Chain
Supply chains are growing more complex by the day.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
2021-12-14Private Equity
Leadership Team
Matthew Deep
Senior Vice President of Products and Services
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